bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
five colors (usu. red, blue, yellow, white and black); five colours; many kinds; varied; melon; gourd
to be a good match for; to stand a chance against; to be able to compete with; to hold one's own
deficit; shortage; loss; being partially broken; being partially missing; being partially removed
exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite
teaching the basics; initiation; introduction
ten best people (in a particular field)
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
tail (animal); tail end; tip
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
Dragon King; promoted rook
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
gale; violent (strong) wind
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
ahem; cough-cough; noise in lieu of a comment or contrary view
inheritance; something given or received
Charis; Grace; minor goddess of charm, beauty, etc.; chalice (for Holy Communion)
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
actual profit; practical use; benefit
to meet someone's requirements; to meet expectations; to go along with what somebody wants
central black dot on a go board; Tengen era (978.11.29-983.4.15)
Western-inspired art (Edo period); oil painting
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to revere; to respect; to worship
influence (on someone); inspiration
finding employment; getting a job
words of thanks; words of gratitude; acknowledgements; apology
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to cut corners; to be shoddy
why; how come; unfortunately; alas
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to make one's rounds; to patrol